ADS785WS is 2-[7-(1,3-Dihydro-3,3-dimethy-1-(4-sulfobutyl)l-2H-benz[e]indol-2-ylidene)-1,3,5-heptatrienyl]-3,3-dimethyl-1-(4-sulfobutyl)-1H-benz[e]indolium innersalt, monosodium.

The chemical formula for ADS785WS is C43 H47 N2 O6 S2 Na.

  • Appearance: Dark Green Powder
  • Molecular weight: 774.98 g mol-1
  • Melting Point: >170oC (Decomp.)
  • Absorption maximum: 780 – 785 nm (in MeOH)
  • Photoluminescence:
  • Absorption coefficient: 1.5 x 105 L mol-1 cm-1
  • Recommended Solvents: Water, Methanol